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Button embossed with V R

Object No. 2011/82/1-5

Button (1 of 13), embossed with V R (Victoria Regina), brass, probably made by Hebbert & Co, England, found at site of a Native Police camp, Bungil Creek, Queensland, Australia, c. 1859-1862

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Summary

Physical Description

Circular metal button with embossed letters V R (Victoria Regina) intertwined in ornamental script on front surface. Button is concave, with a hollow back and metal loop for attaching to garment.

DIMENSIONS

Depth

6 mm

Diameter

23 mm

PRODUCTION

Notes

Probably made by Hebbert & Co

HISTORY

Notes

Found at Bungil Creek, Queensland, Australia

SOURCE

Acquisition Date

13 September 2011

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